| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/11036 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Aircraft component |
| Physical description | Glass, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c. 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Cockpit Lamp Mk IA
Description
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Standard cockpit lamp with frosted glass and connecting ports Rim is stamped "LAMP COCKPIT MARK 1A AM REF No. 5C/446.' Body is finished in black gloss paint.
History / Summary
The Cockpit Lamp is of a standard type used in numerous Britiish designed or built aircraft during the Second World War. Some examples remained in use until the 1960s.